Bio-active environments have captured many people's imaginations. It is the most true approach to creating a "slice of nature" in our living rooms. But more than just a pretty scene, bio-active environments can be more healthy for your chameleon or other reptiles. Join John Courteney-Smith and I in exploring bio-active environments!

Bio-active environments have captured many people's imaginations. It is the most true approach to creating a "slice of nature" in our living rooms. But more than just a pretty scene, bio-active environments can be more healthy for your chameleon or other reptiles. Join John Courteney-Smith and I in exploring bio-active environments!

This podcast interview is the first of two episodes which reviews John's book "The Arcadia Guide to Bio-Activity and the Theory of Wild Re-Creation.

This week we dive into parasites that infect chameleons and our tour leader is Sean McCormack. 

Can chameleons be successfully kept in the classroom environment? Bill talks to Jason Mintzer of Valley Vista High School in Southern California who uses his love for chameleons to help his teaching. Join us as we talk about how he was able to pull it off!